Gun Review: Tisas Zigana PX-9 9mm Pistol

Turkish firearms have lengthy been well-liked, decrease value choices for many gun patrons. Among the leaders within the Turkish gun making business is Tisas. The business was based in 1993 and so they’ve have earned a great fame for inexpensive and businesslike firearms primarily based on confirmed designs.

There are a whole lot of CZ-75 and 1911 clones on the earth. Tisas manufactures a effectively turned-out Browning High Power clone. The Zigana PX-9 is an in depth copy of the Springfield XD with some necessary variations. The pistol masses, operates, fires and feeds just like the Springfield XD and anybody aware of one will be capable to use the opposite…to a degree.

The PX-9 9mm resembles the XD an awesome deal — they match the identical holsters — however the design on the left face of the slide is extra much like FN pistols.

The PX-9 options am ambidextrous guide body security and dispenses with the grip security many Springfields are well-known for. There’s not set off security blade, both. These measures are nearly absolutely contribute to the pistol’s low value.

At most shops the Zigana PX-9 retails for $299. An internet search discovered examples as little as $279. At that value the pistol’s value a tough look. The pistol has been vetted in a minimum of one institutional path. Over six thousand have been ordered by the Philippine National Police.

The PX-9 options the identical simple take down because the Springfield XD. Rotate a lever and the slide could also be faraway from the body.

The pistol is a single motion design and the set off pull is heavy by most requirements at 7.25 kilos. The preliminary press meets a wall after which breaks pretty cleanly.

When the pistol is cocked the striker is visible from a small gap within the rear of the slide. The sights are excellent examples of normal fight sights. The serrated rear sight is open sufficient for fast acquisition and the entrance put up is very visible.

A shock on the PX-9 is a tritium insert within the entrance sight. That’ is a really good contact on a pistol on this value vary.

The ambidextrous security lever is a bit stiff shifting to the ‘on’ place however a fast swipe of the thumb simply disengages it once you want it. It’s tight sufficient to be reliable. Ambi security levers are topic to rubbing on seatbelts and clothes. This one doesn’t. It’s properly recessed, simply sufficient to keep away from snagging whereas leaving it simply obtainable to your thumb when wanted

The pistol ships with two magazines, a velocity loader, and a paddle holster. The paddle-style retention holster (plastic relatively than Kydex) provides wonderful adjustment, virtually 360 levels value. It encompasses a locking element that should be let go to attract the handgun. With a little bit of follow the draw isn’t tough, however ensure that you do loads of reps on the vary. The holster, even when solely used as a spread holster, is a one other good contact in a $299 pistol.

It’s additionally value noting that the Zigana PX-9 will take SIG P226 magazines so getting extra mags — you may by no means have sufficient — received’t be tough.

I lubricated the lengthy bearing surfaces and barrel hood earlier than firing. I loaded the 2 magazines with fifteen rounds every of Federal Syntech. The manufacturing facility magazines have been stiff to load when it got here to the final three or spherical cartridges, a great factor. The pistol was fired at man-sized targets at 5, 7, and 10 yards.

The PX-9 by no means did not feed, chamber, hearth or eject. It’s remarkably snug to fireplace even for a 27-ounce (empty)  9mm. The pistol fired a few inches low once I went too quick on the set off. The provided grip insert is giant and spherical, maybe higher outcomes could be realized by altering the grip insert. By consciously correcting the grip I used to be capable of put rounds into the X ring on demand.

I additionally used multiple all-copper masses from Lehigh Defense. Recoil was lighter, particularly with the 90 grain 1250 fps load. After firing 2 hundred rounds I had no have to rub my wrist. The expertise was very nice.

I settled down and fired the pistol for absolute accuracy. I used the Bullshooter’s shooting rest. A 7.25 pound set off is lower than preferrred for lengthy vary accuracy. I had beforehand made a lot of quick chest hits at 25 yards so I anticipated to remain on the goal a minimum of.

I used three masses and fired three shot teams with every. These have been the LeHigh Defense 105 Fracturing Hollowpoint, the Federal 115 grain Syntech, and the Hornady 115 grain Critical protection. I took my time and took each benefit I may. The five-shot teams have been round 4 inches, with the Syntech at 4.2 inches and the Critical Defense a barely tighter 3.7 inch- little distinction statistically. During the subsequent vary session I added a +P load. The Black Hills Ammunition 115 grain TAC +P averages 1160 fps with its all copper bullet. I

ran a magazine via the pistol with good outcomes firing at 15 yards off hand. I additionally had available the Syntech Defense 138 grain 1070 fps load. A full journal ran simply positive.

The Zigana PX-9 has ran very well with a broad vary of bullet weights. That’s just about all you may ask in an obligation dimension semi-automatic handgun. The PX-9 isn’t a tackdriver — not with that pull weight — but it surely isn’t a water hose both.

For the worth the PX-9 is a really succesful defensive firearm and a great, inexpensive selection in a house protection pistol. It handles shortly, is dependable and encompasses a tritium entrance sight in addition to an adjunct rail. In occasions when good weapons are more and more costly or can’t be discovered at any value, the Tisas PX 9 is an excellent purchase.

Specifications: Tisas Zigana PX-9 Pistol

Caliber: 9mm Luger
Action Type: Single Action Locked Breech
Safety: Ambidextrous guide body security
Magazine Capacity: 15 rounds
Sights: Fixed, Tritum entrance sight
Barrel Length: Four inches
Weight: 27 ounces
MSRP: $299 (about $280 retail)

Ratings (out of 5 stars):

Reliability * * * * *
No issues in any respect with both vary or private protection rounds after lots of of pulls of the set off.

Accuracy * * *
With the PX-9’s heavy pull weight set off, accuracy is common. It’s minute of dangerous man and can put all of the bullets middle mass at seven yards. But not as correct as CZ 75 or perhaps a GLOCK.

Ergonomics * * * * 
Overall good. The grip body is probably a bit giant for the 15-round capability. Trigger reach is simple for the typical dimension hand.

Concealed Carry * * * *
With a correct holster (and XD holsters are plentiful) the PX-9 — which is barely smaller than a GLOCK 19 — carries effectively.

Overall  * * * *
This a remarkably good pistol for the cash. The dependable Tisas Zigana PX-9 packs 15+1, takes P226 magazines, suits in XD holsters and prices underneath $300. That’s a gorgeous combination.